BinRat
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I'm reloading for a 2nd generation Glock Model 23 .40 caliber. For all my other handguns, I've only used cast bullets, so I don't have much experience with plated or jacketed. Some time ago, I ordered 1000 180 gr flat point full metal jacketed bullets from RMR. I worked up loads using W231 and had very good results. I ended up using 4.3 gr for a lighter practice load. I'd like to get some more of those bullets, but they haven't been back on his site since then and it doesn't look likely that they will be.
Now to my question. Based on my evaluation from a lot of posts here, I'm going to try X-treme bullets, but wonder if the standard plated 180 gr flat nose will be OK for similar lighter practice loads, or whether I should opt for the heavy plated ones. I will be working up new loads, but again looking for a lighter practice one. From their site, it seems that the heavy plated are recommended for higher velocities, but that isn't my intent. Is there any reason I should get the heavy plated over the standard plate?
Thanks.
Now to my question. Based on my evaluation from a lot of posts here, I'm going to try X-treme bullets, but wonder if the standard plated 180 gr flat nose will be OK for similar lighter practice loads, or whether I should opt for the heavy plated ones. I will be working up new loads, but again looking for a lighter practice one. From their site, it seems that the heavy plated are recommended for higher velocities, but that isn't my intent. Is there any reason I should get the heavy plated over the standard plate?
Thanks.